1. Use the question to start your answer.
For example: What classroom is our class located in? Our class is located in Room 210.
2. Use facts to support your answer.
*I know this because...
*For example, ...
I know this because there is a sign above the door with the numbers 210 on it.
3. Answer what is being asked.
*Sometimes it helps to underline the important parts of a question.
*When a question begins with....
Who? NAMES
What? SPECIFIC EVENT(S)
Why? REASONS TO EXPLAIN, INFERENCES and OPINIONS
When? WHEN AN EVENT TOOK PLACE (i.e. time of day, season, past/present/future, etc.)
How? EXPLANATION and INFERENCE
For all questions, use information from the text to prove and support your answer.